Cozy apartment in city center

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Cozy apartment in city center” I rolled my eyes a little. Every place calls itself cozy, right? But this spot on Hospitāļu iela actually lives up to the name, and I mean that in the best possible way. The building itself has that solid, pre-war Riga charm – you know, the kind with thick walls that actually keep the sound out (trust me, you’ll appreciate this if you’ve stayed in some of the flimsier new builds around town). The apartment feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room, which honestly was refreshing after bouncing between cookie-cutter accommodations.

What really got me was the location – and I don’t mean that in the typical “convenient location” marketing speak way. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Freedom Monument, which means you can stumble back from the Old Town bars without paying for a taxi or figuring out the tram system at midnight. More importantly though, you’re in this sweet spot where you get the residential vibe of actual Riga life. There’s a little grocery store practically next door (the kind where the cashier starts recognizing you after two days), and you can walk to Vermanes Garden in the morning for coffee without dealing with tourist crowds. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where people are walking their dogs and chatting with neighbors – it’s not just a parade of rolling suitcases, if you know what I mean.

The apartment itself surprised me with how much thought went into the details. The kitchen actually has everything you need if you want to cook – real knives, decent pots, not just the bare minimum. The bed was properly comfortable, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. I particularly appreciated the windows facing the quieter side of the street; you get natural light without the early morning tram noise that can wake you up elsewhere in the center. The Wi-Fi was solid too, which matters if you’re trying to work or just want to video call home without freezing every thirty seconds. Check-in was straightforward – no standing in lobby lines or dealing with overly chatty front desk staff when you just want to drop your bags and explore. It’s the kind of place where you settle in quickly and start feeling like you actually live in Riga for a bit, rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $53. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Kristaps from Latvia – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very tidy, cosy apartment. Great location, friendly and responsive host. Would definitely return.

• Exceptional – Kristina from Estonia – 6 January 2025 (10/10)

  Everything is good!!!
  
  What could be improved: Everything is very good!

• Highly recommend to stay here – Sergej from Latvia – 30 October 2024 (10/10)

  Close to Novikontas training center of you are a seaman. Also Rimi shop is very near.

• Exceptional – Domantas from Lithuania – 8 October 2024 (10/10)

  It is very cosy and beautiful flat, comfortable bed and good location.

• Nice and clean – Marius from Lithuania – 14 July 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment itself and everything inside was superb. Very clean and new. There was ewerything we needed for a stay. The location was ok for us, in 20 min. walking distance from "Arena Riga". And there is a supermarket around the corner…
  The instructions, provided by the host, of how to get in the apartment, was wery clear and accurate.
  
  What could be improved: A staircase of the building doesn't look very nice (It's an old apartment building)…

• Fine place to stay! – Pavels from Latvia – 21 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very well kept and nice apartment indeed. Fully corresponds to description on the site, quiet street with little traffic. Proactive hosts attentive also to minor requests – my gratitude!
  
  What could be improved: Just one point – having microwave oven could be an advantage, especially for short time visiteurs.
  Despite not a problem for most but have to note that the apartment located on the 5th floor with no elevator in the building. Otherwise everything in good order!

• Exceptional – Andriy from Ukraine – 4 June 2024 (10/10)

  Завтрак не предусмотрен. Но в апартаментах был кофе, чай, сахар, печенье, конфеты. Свежий ремонт, новая кухонная техника. Внимательность и доступность хозяев.
  
  What could be improved: все соответствовало описанию. парковку надо искать на улице, что, в принципе, не сложно.
  Важно: вход в подъезд может разочаровать темнотой и изношенностью, но это не вопрос к собственнику квартиры. Квартира в очень хорошем, практически новом состоянии, резко контрастирует с антуражем подъезда.

• Exceptional – Gatis from Latvia – 12 May 2024 (10/10)

  Ļoti patīkams dzīvoklītis viss nepieciešamais un vairāk, viss jauns, tīrs, jauki īpašnieki 🙂 Super ērta gulēšana

• A cozy place in a quiet, convenient location. Perfect for a longer stay in Riga. Thank you! – Zavuc from United States – 9 September 2024 (9/10)

• Superb – Darius from Netherlands – 16 January 2025 (9/10)

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